French Provincial Furniture
FRENCH PROVINCIAL STYLE
Removed from the fashions of the court, French Provincial style developed in the provinces of the country, such as Provence, Normandy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux. Dating to the 17th and 18th centuries, French Provincial furniture was not as ostentatious as the designs being produced for the royal palaces, but elegant S-shape cabriole legs and ornate carvings elevated the sturdy chairs, sofas, tables and bedroom furniture intended for everyday use.
Although it varies by region, antique French Provincial furniture is unified by solid construction and an artisanal attention to design. While this furniture often followed the metropolitan trends — including the Rococo or neoclassical aesthetics of Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI — since it was produced in the French countryside it was more subdued with nods to its rustic settings.
Local materials like fruitwoods, oak, beech and walnut were used to construct large French Provincial armoires for storage and comfortable armchairs with rush-woven seats. Wrought-iron elements and carvings like floral details and scallop patterns were common as ornamentation. Furniture was frequently painted white or other muted colors that coordinated with gilt and would acquire a patina of age over time. Other wood was just stained with vibrant fabric such as toile de Jouy, which sometimes depicted pastoral scenes, adding color as upholstery.
The style arrived in the United States after World War I, with soldiers returning home wanting furniture like what they had seen in the rural homes and castles of France. In Grand Rapids, Michigan, designer John Widdicomb split from his family business, the Widdicomb Furniture Company, and had been focusing on Louis XV– and French Provincial–style furnishings since the early 1900s. Other American manufacturers such as Baker, Drexel, Henredon and Thomasville also responded to demand. Today antique French Provincial pieces and reproductions continue to be popular.
Find a collection of antique French Provincial dining tables, seating, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: French Provincial
Lovely Rattan Wardrobe Set, 1970s Italy
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Beautiful condition, see pictures.
Dimensions individual elements:
Mirror: height 89cm, width 44cm, depth 2cm.
Cupboard: height 110cm, width 59cm, depth 17.5m.
Chest of drawe...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rattan
Antique Country French Cabinet ~ Confiturier
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Country French Cabinet ~ Confiturier will make a charming addition to any room! Hand-crafted from old-growth oak to last for ge...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Steel
19th Century, French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Great authentic piece of pottery from the Provence. Unique and rare glaze. Beautiful weathered. Chips and imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitarian ty...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Grey-White French Farmhouse Table, Antique Fruitwood Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 19th century French farmhouse dining or work table with an extreme length of 13’ and seats 12 people, in good condition. Grey white painted fruitwood with two storage drawers. The ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Majolica Chestnut Leaves Plate Salins, circa 1880
By Salins
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica chestnut leaves plate Salins, circa 1880, on a pink background.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Drexel French Provincial Louis XV Carved Oak Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Drexel
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved oak, with gorgeous book-matched top and carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 6...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Large French Vintage Glass Dome Cloche
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A lovely addition indoors or outdoors during a garden party or as kitchen decor, this tall thick glass dome cloche is perfect cover for cheeses or perhaps to cover small desserts on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Taupe Painted Commodes, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style commodes, nightstands, or chests of drawers
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved taupe painted oak, with original brass h...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Dining Chairs Swiss Alp Escabelles Oak Brutalist Style, French, Late 19th C
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of chairs, Swiss Alp escabelles in the brutalist style
French, late 19th century
Characterful
One of the chairs has a sapwood part on the back (see last photo) please ask if ...
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
Table basse Roger Capron en céramique Verte Francaise Vallauris Côte-d'Azur 1950
By Roger Capron
Located in London, England
La table basse Roger Capron en céramique émaillée verte est une véritable pièce maîtresse qui évoque l'élégance et le style des années 1960. Son design, inspiré par le charme indénia...
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Faience Dish, by Luneville, with Flowers Decor France 19th Century, Signed
By Luneville
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Old dish by Luneville. This dish is in Faience, and has been made in France, during the 19th century.
The colors are green and yellow, purple. It is signed.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Early 19th Century French Provincial Tian Bowl – Light Yellow, Time-Worn Patina
Located in Milano, IT
This antique French Provincial Tian bowl, circa early 19th century, boasts a beautiful time-worn patina and a light yellow glaze. Discovered in Provence, France, this earthenware bow...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Small 19th Century French Green Glazed Terracotta Jug or Water Cruche
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely small authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing color. Imperfections help authenticate this water cruche as it was a utilitar...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
19th C. French Provincial Oak Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
19th C. French provincial oak armoire.
A charmingly carved armoire in oak with central round medallions on the center crown and doors. A...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century French Majolica Plate
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
Lovely colorful French Majolica plate with flowers and acanthus leaves Orchies, circa 1890.
Category
1890s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Portuguese Arraiolos Needlepoint Rug with Romantic French Country Style
Located in Dallas, TX
77921 Antique Portuguese Arraiolos needlepoint rug with Romantic French country style 07'10 x 09'10. Ornate details and effortless...
Category
Early 20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wool
French Majolica Oyster Plate Orchies, circa 1910
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.
Category
1910s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful exotic burled acacia wood, with mullioned glass front doors, and original brass har...
Category
1940s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5 diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Majolica Asparagus Platter Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus platter by Keller and Guerin, manufacturer of Saint Clement, circa 1900.Trompe l’oeil napkin and pink chrysanthemums.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
18th Century French Bronze Bell by Biron PARIS
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century French Bronze Bell by Biron PARIS
Old bronze bell with inscription: “E. Biron à Paris” this piece is in good original un resto...
Category
18th Century Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage French Provincial Style Low Oak & Walnut Square Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Style Low Oak & Walnut Square Side Table. Item features wood construction, beautiful wood grain, nicely carved details, cabriole legs, quality American craf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Oak Side Table or Worktable, 1920s
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century French Walnut Side Table or Worktable, 1920s.
Made of antique oak in dark colour, this table is very functional and you can use like a nightstands, sofa table, cof...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Late 18th-early 19th C. Fine Cherry Tall Case Clock
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A neoclassical style case with pilaster supports and a chapeau de gendarme bonnet, A glazed door over the face with enamel dial and lovely repousse brass surround topped with sea mon...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique Louis XV French Marquetry Marble Top Nightstands, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Antique French Louis XV Marquetry top nightstands. Subtle contours and scroll shapes are evident in the corner posts and legs, which support serpentine sides and an arched ...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Kindel Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered King Size Headboard
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style king size headboard
By Kindel Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Solid carved cherry wood, in beautiful pink lacquered finish.
Measures: 7...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Wall Mirror Louis XV Carved Oak Stripped Finish, 19th Century
Located in Shreveport, LA
Antique French wall mirror Louis XV carved oak stripped Finish 19th century.
Direct from France, a beautifully carved wall mirror with f...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Large French Blown Clear Glass Demijohn Bottle
Located in Miami, FL
Early 1900 hundreds blown glass demijohn bottle, France. This huge outstanding vessel is tall and sturdy. It's large mouth allows the bottle to hold a l...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
Wooden and Metal Chopping or Cutting Board Brown Color, French, 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Wooden and Metal cutting board, with its old patina. It is an object of the French 20th century, in the style of French Provincial which is brown in color, and in a condition consist...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique French Faience Quimper Style Inkwell, circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming antique French provincial faience Quimper style inkwell from the French province of Saint-Quay-Portrieux, circa 1900. Signed on reverse. Thi...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
A woven wicker donkey head wall mask – 1970s - France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful wall mask made from woven esparto grass, depicting a donkey’s head. This rare piece of folk art from the South of France dates back to the 1970s. Entirely handcrafted, it...
Category
1970s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber
Set of 8 French Luminarc Clear Pressed Glass Egg Cups
By Luminarc
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 8 clear pressed glass egg cups made in France by Luminarc -- detailed as chicken hens! Nice large set to serve poached eggs for a big gathering. A...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Glass
French Faience Quimper Platter Signed Henriot Quimper
Located in Austin, TX
French Quimper oval platter decorated with a Breton farmer on the center surrounded by a floral pattern signed HR (Henriot Quimper), circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Large 19th Century French Wine Tasting Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th century Tilt-top French wine tasting table. The top can be positioned vertically for storage and opened for use as a side or dining table.
Dimensions when tilted up:
49" x...
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Pair of wrought iron side table dancing ladies figure Andre Dubreuil
By Francois Marguerite Chéri Dubreuil 1
Located in London, GB
Pair of bedside table or end of sofa in wrought iron and glass
Category
20th Century European French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Woven Wire Basket, circa 1900
Located in Trensacq, FR
Charming handcrafted Provincial French woven wire work basket, circa 1900. A well-executed nicely shaped 'pannier' with moveable handles and decorative loop...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wire
Louis XV Style Walnut Nightstands with Marble Top, 1930s, Set of 2
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Louis XV style walnut nightstands with marble top, 1930s.
Beautiful pair of Louis XV style bedside tables, from the 30s.
They were made with walnut wood.
Its long spider l...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Marble
Plates in French Faïence Yellow and Green Color, 19th-18th Century Set of 2
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
The plates are in Faience. It has been made in France, during the 18th-19th century.
The pattern decor are Flowers licorn fruits, and the main colors Blue, green and red.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Majolica Asparagus Platter Saint Clement, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica asparagus platter Saint Clement, circa 1930.
Decorated with pink flowers.
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950.
Colorful yellow border and blue lines.
Measure: 9.5 diameter.
Category
1950s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Faience
Mid-20th Century French Patinated Brass Music Stand with Lyre Motif
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Display your music score or a book on this decorative, antique stand! Crafted in France, circa 1950, the music stand sits on four feet base decorated with floral motifs, and features...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Vintage Carved Walnut French Wall Shelf
Located in Germantown, MD
Large 47 inches Vintage, hand carved walnut French wall shelf.
Numbered item made in France exclusively for Bloomingdale in the 1960s.
Very good ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of Eight Country French Provincial Style Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke set of eight handsome dining chairs crafted in the country French provincial or Louis XV taste. The chairs feature a large carved beech wood frame painted with an intentional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
19th Century French Painted Silk of Mother of Pearl Fan with Frame Case
Located in Brea, CA
19th Century French painted silk of mother of pearl fan, shadow-box framed antique ladies fan, made of mother of pearl with gold leaf on the outer ...
Category
1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Set of 6 Antique French Garden Chairs and Metal Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
This highly decorative and hard to find set of 1930s French iron and metal garden furniture includes four side chairs, two armchairs and a match...
Category
1930s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Iron
Majolica Grapefruit Wall Plate Fives Lille, circa 1880
By Fives-Lille
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Majolica grapefruit plate, circa 1880, Fives Lille unsigned.
Category
1880s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French 19th Century, Thick Wooden Chopping or Cutting Board
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique thick wooden chopping-cutting board with a beautiful form. Great statement on your countertop,
France, circa 1850-1900
Weathered. If needed items were treated against woodworm.
Category
19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 18th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'UNG: SULPH'
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 18th Century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmacy jar with lid - 'UNG: SULPH'
By: Charles-Antoine Acloque
Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel
Technique: molded, ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Enamel
19th Century French Provencal Pine Dining Room Table - Antique Rustic Farm Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An early 19th Century, antique French Provencal farmhouse dining room table made of hand crafted slightly bleached Pinewood, in good condit...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
French Buffet Deux Corps with Desk, European Two Part Secretary with Slant Desk
Located in Miami, FL
French Buffet Deux Corps with Desk, European Two Part Secretary with Slant Desk
This exquisite French Provincial style buffet deux corps, featuring a built-in secretary desk, is a r...
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Gray French Directoire Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
With crossed arrows on each door, raised panel detail on each side, and medallions at the top and bottom of the column-like stiles.
In a dark gray rustic and distressed finish. With...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage large French country farmhouse style rustic dining table
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage large French country farmhouse style dining table. This rustic table has been made with old floor boarding to give it that rustic antique style. The legs have been ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Painted Paper and Mother of Pearl Fan
Located in Brea, CA
19th century French painted paper and mother of pearl fan, shadow-box framed antique ladies fan, made of mother of pearl with a hand embellished re...
Category
1850s French Antique French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Large French 1940s Wrought Iron & Tole Wear, Rock Crystal Chandelier
Located in London, GB
This large chandelier is constructed using cut glass and rock crystal on a patinated 'verdigris' wrought iron frame.
Made in France in the 1940s, the craftsmanship is of a very high...
Category
1940s French Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Henredon French Provincial Louis XV Cream and Light Green Lacquered Wall Mirrors
By Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish pair of French Provincial Louis XV style tall wall mirrors
By Henredon
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cream lacquered walnut, with olive green trim.
Measures: 23.13"W x 1.38"D...
Category
1960s American Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut, Lacquer
Vintage Mottahedeh Porcelain Garden Themed Catchall Dish
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous ceramic dish or catchall featuring a garden theme
By Mottahedeh
Portugal, Late 20th Century
Measures: 5.75"W x 3.88"D x 1"H
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of French Vintage Style Farmhouse Benches Massive Pine, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French pair of benches made circa 1960.
Brutalist style made with trunks and half trunks.
Small traces of blue paint, nothing disturbing (please see last photo)
In original vintage c...
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Blue Color
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this beautiful Antique Hanging Candle Lantern in Rare Blue Color. The Lantern includes a beautiful system where the chains run alon...
Category
1920s Mexican Vintage French Provincial Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique French Provincial furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used French Provincial furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Maison Baguès, Sarreguemines, and Henredon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $18 and tops out at $125,000 while the average work can sell for $1,997.